And service records don’t show how the car was driven. I am actively looking for a car for my son and found one that had all the service records. Oil changes religiously at 5K miles (10K requirement), always at dealer, even a new battery at the dealer. Seemed too go to be true. I went to look at the car and all seemed…

Obviously, if you own it since new, you know everything about the car.

CarMax supposedly has a no pressure drive as many as you like thing going. But, I got some pressure from a manager recently as I was leaving concerning why I didn't like a particular car I sat in but didn't drive. He asked me what he could do to put me in that car today. I said I wasn't interested in that car but he…

We are already paying more everywhere because there are two standards. I imagine the total cost of the car might be lower of it was more expensive to get better fuel economy, but saved every week at the pumps. I think back to a few years past when gasoline prices spiked and most people were hot with an increased…

Neutral: I’d buy my car online save for a few things. I have a hard time finding a really comfortable driving position in some cars. So, I’d need to sit in the car and set up the seat, mirrors, etc. before purchase. Carvana is somewhat close to that. 

It seems that the autoplay ads are making more people run ad blockers or purchase a Jalopnik Gold subscription.

Just saying, the money has to come from some sort of tax increase. Even if the tax is 95% efficient...

I scrolled down a long way but didn’t see any of these:

Don’t forget government overhead to run the program. 

My wife (at the time) had a B6 Passat that we got an awesome deal on because it was a leftover 6spd. It became so unreliable that she traded it for a Mitsubishi Outlander that has been otherwise bulletproof (believe me I've tried).

Back when I was single and had a coupe, I liked that I could slide things onto the rear foot well when opening the driver's door. It takes long doors to do that, though.

I’ve been through a few layoffs. The only one that caught me out was when a whole facility was shuttered. I've stayed employed through a few where my colleagues were let go. I don't know the criteria for any of them, but I was never the highest or lowest paid. I was never the newest or most senior. 

Every job I’ve ever had, the best employees got the raises and stayed employed when there was a reduction in force. It seems that if electric vehicles require less workforce, GM should only keep the best, most efficient, workers. If the UAW is pushing to keep all the employees, that does not bode well for the future…

High depreciation and low running costs seems like a winner to me.

But, Jalops buy used!

Prius C. It's a hybrid.

I’ve been asked to ID obvious plate numbers for a Captcha. The machine is using us to track us! (Wraps up in an aluminum blanket)

7 years ago I looked at the Yaris vs. Prius C. On paper, they were very similar in TCO. I got the Prius C and have been surprised how close my estimates were. 

Most people don't think about TCO. When looking for a car, I'll ask about the maintenance schedule and get blank stares. I went from 5000 mile services to 10000 mile services and premium fuel to regular. It's a significant difference in overall cost. The salesman didn't understand how a more expensive car could be…

I’m in the same boat but even worse. I have a car that’s paid for and gets about 50MPG (4.4l/km). It’s getting up there in mileage but will become my daughter’s car next year.